The Star’s Bob Dutton reports on manhunt scene from Cambridge

Bob Dutton, the Royals’ beat writer for The Star, is in the middle of the massive manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect. Dutton is in Cambridge, Mass., and with the entire area on lockdown, he has only been able to venture outside his Cambridge Marriott hotel for a brief time. There is no taxi service or other transportation available. He sends this account from Cambridge.

Tonight's Royals-Twins lineups

RHP Jeremy Guthrie starts for the Royals in their 7 p.m. game tonight against the Twins at Kauffman Stadium. RHP Mike Pelfrey starts for Minnesota.

Royals fan shows his dedication with neck tattoo

So you think you're a loyal Royals fan? Would you be willing to get "KC" inked on your neck to prove it? Didn't think so. Charlie Benn of Lee's Summit not only has KC tattooed on his neck, he has the other side inked as well with ... wait for it ... St. Louis.

Tate Stevens excited to perform national anthem for Royals

Prior to winning the “X Factor” last year, Tate Stevens’ biggest venue for singing the national anthem was at a rodeo in Iowa. On Monday, Stevens will sing the anthem at a sold-out Kauffman Stadium prior to the Royals’ home opener against the Twins.

Yost ready for home opener

The Royals hit the field earlier than normal for batting practice as they prepared for today's home opener against the Twins at 3 p.m. Ned Yost met with the media in the dugout during BP and said he was ready to enjoy his own home opener. After a 3-3 start, he likes what he's seen so far from his team.